BOOKOO PUCKGO 3-in-1 Tamper ( Impact Tamper | Dosing Ring | WDT Distribution Tool )

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Everything about this espresso tamping tool far exceeds my expectations, and as someone that takes their coffee seriously as a barista both at home and working in the industry, my standards for quality tools are very specific, to say the least.The core function of this tamp, the calibrated spring weight, should be the standard for these types of tools as far as I'm concerned, since attaining the correct amount of pressure and doing so consistently is a must-have skill for espresso prep, and this tool does it flawlessly. After applying the correct amount of pressure, the spring releases and gives a very distinct click, and I've yet to observe any issues with the spring actuating, resulting in a consistent tamp every time.Next, the dosing funnel included has the added bonus of both magnetically adhering to your portafilter (and quite snugly, I might add), but also being able to stay on while using the tamp, which is a big help in reducing the number of steps in one's espresso workflow. Plus, being able to tamp with the funnel on also helps to stabilize the tamp when applying pressure so that it tamps as straight as possible.The crowning jewel for me, however, is the BUILT IN WDT tool. The tool is held in with magnets, but can just as easily be removed from the top, and in doing so, engages the needles making it ready to go. Once I'm done with it, I can just as easily sheathe the needles again, and pop the tool back into the tamp handle, and immediately use the whole tamp as intended. I have never seen this kind of multi-tool integration done before, at least not well, but this product does it flawlessly and for that I can wholeheartedly give it my backing.

I have eight different tampers, and by far this is my favorite. I love that it can all stack into one unit, or you can separate the funnel for ease of deployment. The fact that you can ramp with the funnel in place means NO MESS - and the integrated WDT is pretty darn good. The “click” when reaching optimal pressure is just right - you can definitely hear and feel a positive “click” but it’s not so strong as to disrupt the ramped grounds and cause a fissure or channeling like some I own. This has become my primary daily tamper - and the weight, design and functionality are second to none. Highly recommend.

This is a rather unique tool where your dosing funnel, tamper and WDT tool are kept together, and there's even a rubber base. Saves a lot of counter space.The WDT tool is very nice, self retracting and self cleaning. The retracting feature avoids a major cause of bending the wires, and it cleans them too.The tamper is rated for 30 pounds and has a flat bottom.

This espresso tamper kit is splendid, and it makes workflow a bit more convenient. To start, the build quality is outstanding. It's sturdy and heavy. The kit comes with the tamper, a WDT tool, a dosing collar or funnel, and a coaster for the tamper to rest in.WDT Tool: The WDT slides in and out of the handle of the tamper. The needles hide inside the handle of the WDT to protect them. Thanks to a spring-system, when you pull the WDT out of the tamper handle, they withdraw and are ready to use. When done, you slide the handle of the WDT, and the needles are protected again. Then you can put the WDT tool back into the tamper handle. This makes for a very convenient workflow, as nearly everything is right there in one tool. The WDT comes with additional needle sets too.Tamper: Again, the tamper's build-quality is top notch. Per BOOKOO, the tamper can reach 33 pounds or 15kg of impact power. I have some other tampers that have similar power, and I do admit that those seem to compress the grounds more aggressively. They are also a bit harder to compress. I have not tested the pressure with a scale, so it is possible my other tampers are not as accurate as this tamper. What I can say is that this tamper is consistent, and in the world of espresso, that's important. The tamper does have a click-feature that represents when you've reached the full compression. This is very convenient, and compared to other tampers with that feature, the click of this tamper is not startling or too loud. Note that this tamper has a flat bottom, so I have noticed that I sometimes get grounds that cling to the bottom due to static. This leads to me needing to tamp twice. Not a big deal, but I wonder if the ridged bottom would reduce that issue.Funnel: The dosing collar or funnel is magnetic and fits my basket perfectly. It has a slope along the rim that does a few things. First, it makes dosing easy, and it keeps the grounds in the basket while using the WDT tool. It also allows you to use the tamper with the funnel still in place. This keeps the process clean. As I noted before, I sometimes need to tamp twice, so what I usually do is tamp once with the funnel in place, remove the funnel, and tamp again. One other point about the funnel is that it seemed to be a bit of an after-thought. That's not said in relation to the quality. It's just that everything with this kit fits nicely together, but the funnel has no resting home. Maybe in the future they'll offer a stand to include a slot for it, but for now, it just sort of sits to the side.BOOKOO is quickly becoming a game-changer in the espresso industry. This tamper kit is no exception. A convenient workflow reduces headache and mess, so I really do recommend this kit. It comes with a great warranty, and they have a variety of ways to contact them for support. I look forward to using more of their products.